I just kicking off this build but am so excited. So far most of this build is in my head. I have the tank and the skeleton of the stand. There is a lot to follow, but I will document t every step of the way.
I am going to throw out all my thoughts and I welcome your feedback ...
Stocking
Absolutely want - Australian tusk, volitans or fuzzy dwarf lion, blue jawed trigger, majestic angel
Considering - Toby puffer, bottom dweller ( scorpion v sea goblin), indigo hamlet
Want but probably bad idea - wartskin angler, small boxfish
My wife really wants - blue hippo tang and yellow tang
Aquascaping - considering rock or rock with live plants. Also have received quote on custom synthetic coral insert. Not sure. My wife loves the idea of instant colors with the fake corals.
Filtration - Jeff at lifereef is building me a custom trickle filter, refugium and protein skimmer. Before you bash on then trickle I talked to Jeff and Jim Stime about the trickle. Both feel with the depth and the relatively little water surface area that it would be best for oxygenation. Additionally will have UV and likely (if needed) an algae scrubber or possible GFO/carbon instead of algae scrubber. All filtration will be in basement.
Will have ro/di into in basement with water mixing station.
In Tank Circulation - thinking maxspect gyre 150 mounted vertical.
Lighting - not sure but currently leaning toward aquamana LED.
There are some of my thoughts. Critique and ask away. I am in early stages and not committed to anything yet.
I am going to throw out all my thoughts and I welcome your feedback ...
Stocking
Absolutely want - Australian tusk, volitans or fuzzy dwarf lion, blue jawed trigger, majestic angel
Considering - Toby puffer, bottom dweller ( scorpion v sea goblin), indigo hamlet
Want but probably bad idea - wartskin angler, small boxfish
My wife really wants - blue hippo tang and yellow tang
Aquascaping - considering rock or rock with live plants. Also have received quote on custom synthetic coral insert. Not sure. My wife loves the idea of instant colors with the fake corals.
Filtration - Jeff at lifereef is building me a custom trickle filter, refugium and protein skimmer. Before you bash on then trickle I talked to Jeff and Jim Stime about the trickle. Both feel with the depth and the relatively little water surface area that it would be best for oxygenation. Additionally will have UV and likely (if needed) an algae scrubber or possible GFO/carbon instead of algae scrubber. All filtration will be in basement.
Will have ro/di into in basement with water mixing station.
In Tank Circulation - thinking maxspect gyre 150 mounted vertical.
Lighting - not sure but currently leaning toward aquamana LED.
There are some of my thoughts. Critique and ask away. I am in early stages and not committed to anything yet.